Mendoza, who averaged 12.2 yards per carry on Saturday (19 carries), finished with a pair of TD scores. In addition, Alvin Cornelius (56 yards), quarterback Brandon Barnes, Stephen Browne and Augustus Edwards rushed for an additional 134 yards on a day when the wind altered Tottenville's game plan.

"We couldn't throw it the way we wanted too,'' said Munson. "We couldn't throw any missles. "We tried some (throws) in the beginning, but the wind was too strong. We decided the (primarily) run it.

"(Wide receivers) Cornelius and Browne did a good job chipping in with some jet sweeps. With their speed, all they need is one block and they're going.''

Barnes' 13-yard TD strike to Patrick Murphy and Browne's ensuing two-point conversion made it 14-0 one play into the second, but ND showed signs of life just after the four-minute warning when Frank Ragonese picked off a Barnes pass and returned it 17 yards for a TD. Nicholas Dobrowsky's extra point made it 14-7.

But just two plays later, with the Pirates facing a first-and-22, Mendoza took a handoff and stormed through the heart of the ND defense. The 5-foot-10, 200-pound RB eventually had nothing but real estate in front of him before going 70 yards for the score.

"They were using a red front (five linemen) and we did a good job running away from the extra guy,'' said Mendoza. "We got some good blocks from the O-line and receivers. They did an excellent job.

"New Dorp, who played a heck of a game, stayed close in the first half, but we just had to step it up.''

Cornelius' 35-yard interception return made it 28-7 midway through the third period, but the Central Cougars responded with Mike Improta's 65-yard rushing TD.

However, Mendoza ended any hopes of a ND comeback on Tottenville's ensuing drive, capping a five-play, 75-yard drive with a 58-yard TD run.

NOTES: Cornelius' 31-yard TD strike from QB Barnes capped the Pirates' scoring in the fourth quarter ... Improta rushed for 109 yards on just seven carries ... Thirteen of Tottenville's 18 first downs came in the first half.